Choose Next Run
Choose Next Run if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Next Run launched in 2025.
Next Run vs Mystical Tactics
Next Run and Mystical Tactics both land in Strategy, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam. Next Run (2025) is 1 year older than Mystical Tactics (2026). Next Run is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mystical Tactics has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mystical Tactics
Choose Mystical Tactics if you want the Keyboard Only Option and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Mystical Tactics launched in 2026.
Both Next Run and Mystical Tactics sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Next Run |  Mystical Tactics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 65.2% positive (23 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clarus Victoria | Pierre "Morm" Champon |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Next Run (2025) is 1 year older than Mystical Tactics (2026).
- Next Run is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mystical Tactics has no Deck rating yet.
Next Run vs Mystical Tactics — FAQ
- Should I play Next Run or Mystical Tactics first?
- If you want chronology, Next Run (2025) came out before Mystical Tactics (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Next Run and Mystical Tactics similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Next Run run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Next Run is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mystical Tactics doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.